Ovulation cycle:

[necoris]

My female ball python has locked up four times (each time was about 24 hours): December 6th, 2003; December 7th, 2003; December 12th, 2003; December 14th, 2003.

I've noticed that she has a lump, about the size of a golf ball (oval in shape) about three/fifths down her body. I'm thinking these are the follicles forming before ovulation; am I correct? If not, should it be of any concern?

Thanks for your help.

Dustin